Ordered that the fact-finding order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
A finding of neglect must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]). Further, a single incident of excessive corporal punishment may suffice to sustain a finding of neglect (see Matter of Aaliyah Q.,
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